Andrew Loomis “Figure Drawing for All It’s Worth”

Mid-20th Century Art Instruction Book, c. 1940s–1950s

The Piece

This is a vintage hardcover copy of Figure Drawing for All It’s Worth by Andrew Loomis, one of the most influential American illustration instructors of the 20th century.

Blue cloth boards. Gold stamped cover illustration. Clean spine titling.

Inside: structured, academic figure drawing instruction with proportion charts, perspective breakdowns, anatomical studies, and fully rendered example figures.

This is not decorative fluff.

This is the book illustrators actually studied.

Why It Sells

Because Loomis is respected.

His books were out of print for decades and became cult collectibles among illustrators before being reissued. Early editions carry credibility and design presence.

It’s visually strong closed.
It’s visually strong open.
It carries intellectual weight without looking academic or sterile.

The blue and gold cover reads tailored, not trendy.

Condition Notes

From the photos:

• Minor edge wear to corners

• Light scuffing to cloth

• Interior pages appear clean

• Binding intact

Solid vintage condition.

Why It Belongs In Your Home

Because it makes a room feel curated, not staged.

Stack it on a desk.
Leave it open to a figure study.
Layer it into a study or studio.

It signals art literacy without trying too hard.

And unlike modern coffee-table art books, this one has authority.